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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA

Overview

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a public institution located in Reading, PA. It has a total enrollment of 1,884 students.

1,880
Undergrads
4
Grad Students
98.7%
Acceptance
34.0%
Grad Rate
Academics
13.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
34.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
26.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,880
Undergraduate Enrollment
4
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
98.7%
Acceptance Rate
3.68
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$65
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

540635

SAT Reading

550640

ACT Composite

1827

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School avg: 3.68

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School range: 1090–1275

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 18–27

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$32,184

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$15,388

Room & Board

$14,956

Books & Supplies

$1,840

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,854

Financial Aid
69%
Receiving Aid
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
$9,405
Avg Grant (recipients)
$11,115
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

805 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,880

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

34%

In-State Cost

$30,344

Out-of-State Cost

$40,810

Visit Website

berks.psu.edu

Reading, PA 19610-1016

Suburb: Large
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